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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Remember, we are sole agents for Ottawa
for the celebrated II. & I. st. Louis hats.
Spring styles received yesterday. Every hat
warranted to give perfect satisfaction in wear
and color. FIsKE 4 BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

OPTIeAL.--Trask, the jeweller, has the most
complete opticians outfit in Ottawa. lie has
a splendid optic meter, and an easy chair at
tachment 50 that the customer can sit and
rest comfortably while getting the proper
measure of the eye and selecting spectacles
He has a very large assortment Of glasses,
for all eyes aud any popularity of the eye.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

We have all the new shades in stiff hats,
including Dunlap, Youmans, Miller, Knox,
and many others equally desirable in all
qualities. FIsKE 4 BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

HuRr. Last Thursday eveninga young man
named Nevin, living on north Columbus St.
in this city, jumped from train this side of
Dayton, to avoid paying his fare, aud was
badly but not dangerously hurt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

The city council had a special meeting on
Tuesday evening. The proposition to buy
the Perkins property for $l5 900, and take the
old city hall lot for 5000, for city use, was
rcconsldcrtd and voted down, by vote Of
seven TO three.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

J. +. Scott & Co. were too busy to meas
ure their store today, but they think when
its all completed it will measure about
$50 600 feet They not only have the largest
store, but the largest stock, and do the larg.
est business
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

G. NJ. Forbes invites all admirers Of the
beautiful in artistic designs of wall papers
to cali and see his spring stock. 1t is su.
perb. Prices moderate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

SALE.-The executor Of the Redjick estate
will sell at public auction, on Wednesday,
March 30th, fourteen desirable building lots
in this city. See notice elsewhere in this
paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Carpets and Curtains
The incest lngrained carpet,
The incest Brussels carpet, and
The incest shades,
At so cents you ever saw,
j. +. ScoTr & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Alschuler's run on the new Pomeroy suits
is astonishing. These suits are now the
"craze." They f, perfectly and button well
up to the collar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

The finest line of neckwear ever shown in
La Sale county opened up for inspection
this morning at FlsKE & BEEM's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

ILL.-Mr. Norton, OF the investigating COM
mittee, was called home suddenly Oh Thurs
day on account of the illness of his wife.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Mr.. John +. Bush, of Dimmick, H., and
Miss Fannie f. FoOte, of this city, we're mar
ried at the residence of Mr.. Frank G. King,
on Wednesday, o'clock March 18th, by
Rev Warren +. Day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

BIS. -Rememher the Business Mems As
ISOLATION meeting at the court house this
Saturday evening, At 80 The election of
officers will take place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

CHuRcH.--The Lords supper will be cele.
brsted with appropriate services at the Pres.
byterian church TO morrow morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

The shoe department Of }. f. Scott & Co.
is being filed up with a magnificent stock of
new spring shoes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

For anything in painting or papering,
where you desire excellent material and SUI
perior workmanship, consult Hapeman &
Graham.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

NX.-The Free Press is informed that
Morris is not III La Sale county and that the
Rock Island train robbers will be tried Ia
Gruudy county, in which baliwick Ottawa,
not located The local editor of the Free
Prec' should get his facts down somewhat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

DrED.-Mrs. Jeremiah Studehaker, Of Farm
Ridge, died on Tuesday last, and was buried
on Thursday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Neckwear in all qualities and colors. and
elegant spring hats, at ALLsHULERs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Soft hats, all shapes, colors, qualities and
styles. Our prices are always the lowest.
FIsKE & BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Hapeman & Graham have superior lot of
wall papers this spring, and have a skillful
paper hanger who promptly responds to all
calls
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19
For Sale.

Fred Ehrmann desires to sell his cigar
factory and retail stand in Seneca. Any one
wishing to purchase should call and see him.
F. EHBMANN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

The mayor has appointed T. D. Catlin to
succeed himself, and Judge Evans to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of DR..
j. {. Hathaway, as trustees Of the Reddick
library.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Iiapeman & Grahams spring styles of pa.
per are beautiful and not expensive. Call
and see for yourself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Trunks and valises, largest stock, best
makes, lowest prices. FrsKE & BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

The spring stock Of wall papers at c. NJ.
Forbes includes every variety, and is ele.
CANT, as well az cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Trunks and valises must be sold in double
quick order. will sell them out cheap. |
need more room for my constantly arriving
spring clothing. A. ALscHuLER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Send sixteen cents in stamps to Paul Nor
ton, G.. r. & T. A., G., b. & z. r. r., Chica
go. III, and get copy of the Pronouncing
Dictionary, published by the Burlington
route. 1t contains 800 pages, $1,000 words,
and go engrayings, and is the cheapest
ook issued
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

5000 20 loan, on real estate security.
Enquire at the Office Of Duncan, O'Conor x
Gilbert.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

We brae OF our wares. and do all We can
To sell every lady. miss, child and man.
It's the way Of the world, and 10
In the way " the world we cheerfuly 90.
Our goods are the best and the cheapest, we tell;
None can for the buyer do nearly so well.
Try this dodge and that, for they are the strings
That lead the good people to buy our cheap things
The numberless lodges We traders throw out
Give the good people much running about,
they being uncertain Ms TO the best,
For difference In quality At last must be guessed.
Thir much We admit, and In looking around.
It's truthfulness, In every case, will be found
Where there's competition, no use denying.
Recourse will be had 10 some Innocent lying
Each doctor makes claim that he is the best
The lawyers the same way, the same way the rest.
lis the way Of the world and so
In the way OF the world We cheerfuy go.
But, after all, and we say II right here.
We speak II out loud, not IN somebody's ear:
Our goods are the cheapest and by far the best
Aud more those who buy them are sure To be blessed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19
BIOOdeti Horses.

Mr.. James Toilet, Of Deer Park, has re.
Gently purchased in DeKalb county couple
of fine thoroughbred imported Norman
horses They are three years old, dark iron
gray; weight, one ,675 lbs, the other ,s75
lbs, They are good in style and action, and
may be seen at his barn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

We have a good supply Of harness ant
oil of the best quality.
+ Y. GRIGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

For harness or lubrcating oil, call at +.
7. Griggs drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19
New Millinery Goods.

J. E. Scott & Co.'S millinery department
will show new spring millinery today.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

There will be a song service on Sunday
evening at the Congregational church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

The largest selection of carpets at j. f.
Scott & Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

OrES.-The raging canal will be open fer
navigation April list.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

MONEY TO LOAN on farm property, Apply
to {. Griggs, attorney at law.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Any one wanting pictures framed will find
holdings in abundance and clear glass at
Hapemn & Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

See those new spring has at FIench, tie
hatters
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

WASTrp,-A good skirt maker,
Ar Hubs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

WANTED.-A good button hole maker,
AT HULL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-19

Don't get hat for spring wear till you
see the new styles at Frenchs
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-04
Road Notice.

NOTICE IL hereby given, that petition will be
IN presented 10 the Commissioners Of Henry coun-
ty. ct their next regular session, September A. D.
1887, praying for the location Of county road on
the following line, t0-wit: ~ All1 a
Beginning at the vest quarter post of section thir-
ty 1907, township 1--WE tb, north range six t6 east,
Henry county, Ohio, running thence east on the
tersects the no called Flo do road and there to
inmate. Ea3 HENRY +. BOSTELMAN,
4 July IA, A. D. 1887 1t Principal Petitioner.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-04
Statement of the Condition
Ohio Farmers
INSURANCE co.
3lst Day Of December, 1885.

Every year since the organization of the COM
pany in 1884 its income has exceeded it's expendi-
lures. Issues plain, liberal policy, permits the
use Of steam threshers, and gasoline stoves with
out extra charge and pays for live stock killed by
lightning on the farm. 1t endeavors to do exact
Justice in the settlement of every loss and offers
the lowest rates which will guarantee to its policy
holders absolute protection. also have full line
Of other good companies, the Home of New York
included. I can save you money by calling at my
Office over A. Bradley's store, on Washington St.,
Napoleon, Ohio. S.F. LONG, Agent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-04

lE Probate Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Enoch R. Murrey,
lN as guardian Of Elizabeth Murrey an imbecile,
has fled first account Of his guardianship. which
will be for bearing and settlement August a. 1887
D. MEEKSON,
B sa3 Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-04
LoWer Yet, and Why? 5?
Because seasons about closed and Want to make hay while
the closing the balance of our stock by Sept s

25pieces nice CALICO, will sell at Sc G
200 the best Calico made, choice
new styles, worth &c, at SC
10 pieces Of the best 400 fine Lawn
always sold at 12 1-2c, at Sc
25 pieces Dress Style Gingham, the
best made, worth IL lac, at =7c
10 pieces small check Ginghams,
good goods, at &c
80 pieces Brown Muslin, I'd wide,
by the piece, at 4 4l-2c
so pieces Brown Muslin, Tri-State
by the piece, at 3 l-2c|
so pieces Bleached Muslin, Fruit
of the Loom and Lonsdale, only
10 yds to one customer, 7l2c
35 pieces White Checks and Plaids
fresh goods, worth 2O& 25c, IL IL
I lot French Satines marked down
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-04

from 20 to 1Oc; from 80 to 15c
1 lot Nuns Yelling in all good col
ors & styles. down from 80 to14c
l lot choice styles dotted Beige we
sold lots of them at 35c, now 15c.
l lot Camel's Hair Suiting just the
style for now, down from so to 3Oc
! lot Jamestown Corkscrew dark
colors, down from 80 to zoe
l lot All Wool Twilled Diagonal, ~
inches wide, down from 70 to 45c
Il lot All Wool Basket Cloth AZ in.
wide down from rs to 45c
Il lot All Wool Albatros. 42 inches
wide, down from rs to SOC
1 lot Tycoon Reps, they never wear
out, down from 30 to o15e
I lot Silk and Woolen Checked,
down from rs to 25c
I lot Light Colored Beige, 50 to. 1oe
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

The position of bank clerk is eagerly
sought by Young men whose fathers have in
fluence in the board of directors; boys OF good
habits and good families, who must have
sIending money and can board at home
They like the short hours and freedom from
manual labor, and not few are otherwise
employed after bank hours. The small sal
ary given is not desirable saws writer on
this question, for no one could support fam
ily upon it, and defalcations will not decrease
while time and opportunity combine to tempt
Young nlen who want 10 keep horses and en-
jov all the sports Of the time Most business
men unhesitatingly say that women are &C
curate as accountants and faithful as hook
keepers and cashiers, and while our present
condition Of morals continues she certainly
is less addicted tn crime than her brothers. as
our statistics prove. They are careful. con
scientious and anxious to please, and there
fore. as a matter of policy, fitted 10 adorn
many positions now closed to them through
the prejudice or selfishneSs of men.-Kate
Tannatt Woods in Boston Globe.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
A Record of Child Growth,

The Woman's Anthropological society, of
Washington. ID. C., has undertaken work in
connection with the growth and training Of
children which promises to be of great value
1t desires that mothers shall keep faithful
record of the lives of their offspring Among
the Suggestions made is that there shall be
noted in book the date of birth. previous
health of the mother, number of her other
children. whether the child was fully ma
tured, physical peculiarities, mothers
marks weight, length, girth of chest, color
of eyes, color of hair, health of child at birth,
whether quiet or active, feeble or vigorous
good tempered or fretful, how fed, breast or
bottle, how frequently, character Of food. at
what age did it manifest pain from prick of
pin. etc, appear sensible TO sound follow a
light with eyes, show a like or dislike in taste,
distinguish between odors, notice its hand,
recognize its mother, when il sat alone. hegan
to creep, rearhei out its hand to take play
thing, or appear TO be right or left handed.
when it first stood by a chair, first stood alone,
walked alone, spoke, and the first word it ut
tered, the colors which gave it most pleas
ure whether restful or wakeful at night,
average hours of sleep day and night, general
health date of cutting first tooth, last tooth
noteworthy speeches, age at which il first
entered school, amount and nature Of exer-
cise, sports, etc, any marked artistic ca
pacity memory, whether good or had, and
incidents indicative of character of
Health
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

I suppose that Mr. Bowser is like the ma
Jcrity of men in putting his best side before
the public The other morning when he left
the house he knew that baby was sick had
a headache and the cook was disabled by
cutting her hand on a piece of glass. had
told him that We We're out of butter and cof-
fee and potatoes, and he said be would stop
and order them. Once on the car he sorgot
all about it, and at 1880, meeting an old
schoolmate, he insisted:
Now, YOU come right up 10 dinner with
me want You to SEE my house and my
family and have visit"
But your wife won't be expecting coIn-
peny."
oh, you come right along. My wife and
my house are always ready for any visitors
may bring home, and your presence won't
cause us an iota of embarrassment
At II o'clock | told Jane to pick up any
sort of dinner for Mr.. Bowser. and at Il Mr.
Bowser and his friend entered the house.
Leaving him in the parlor, Mr.. Bowser
rushed i'll on me with:
Get INTO your Sunday clothes as soon as
possible-dress the baby up-teli cook 20 have
three kinds of meat-send for a nigger to
wait on the table, and run through the room
and pick up things"
Mr.. Bowser. have you been idiot enough
TO bring some one home to dinner"
"Of course have. What is there wrong
about that. I'd like to known
We'll, where are the groceries you were to
orrier'"
Groceries! II forgot"
Jane can't use but one hand, while /
should faint away if tried to dress, You'll
have TO take him 10 hotel
Never. When invite a man TO partake
of my hospitality I'll never skulk him Off t.
Motel, Ii is prStty state of affairs that
my house is all upset in this manner at this
time, Mrs. Bowser. You and must have a
reckoning! I'll be hanged if l put up with
such conduct as this"
And then he returned to the parlor and |
heard him say:
will, old fellow, | find a note from nv
Birdie that's mel stating that she has taken
the little angel that's our wall-eyed baby
over to her sisters for the day, and our idiot
of a cook didn't expect ME home and has no
dinner ready. Wen have to go down TO the
restaurant
That's all right. You've got beautiful
home here"
And the incest little wife and the prettiest
baby i'll all the world" exclaimed Mr. Bowser
as he slapped bis leg.-Detroit Free Press
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

BY way of bringing the English house
keeper nearer To perfection a London paper
draws her attention to Ischomachus. ficti-
tious character, invented by Xenophon. and
a model husband In his advice to wives one
finds an idea which Mrs. Whitney conceived
without him. and in which she has written
very pleasantly. How beautiful it looks
when, for example, shoes are arranged in
order. of whatever sort they are: how beau
tiful garments look, each put in its proper
place, no matter what their material; how
beautiful ara bed clothes and brass vessels.
and the the things we use at table. and even
say, though | know some frivolous man will
laugh, but not a serions person, how beauti-
full even kitchen pots and pans look when
they are arranged in fair ordcr!r "In fact,
everything looks more beautiful when il is
regularly arranged, for all the different YES
sels seem TO make up a sort of choric dance,
and the spaces between them are pleasant Ia
the eve, for it is not only the dancers who are
beautiful, but the clear measured space be
tween them. So with the pots and pans =
The moral is: Keep your closets in order y
Boston Transcript.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
For Humanitarian to Think Over.

II any one will take the trouble toloOk
at facts as shown by statistics, il will be
found at once that there are four boys
needing the care of the state to one girl.
This can be readily proved by the expe-
rience of all the societies above alluded 10.
by the reports of state schools. elsewhere
and by records of the courts. AS there
are probably rs many girls as boys born
into the world, one naturally seeks a rea-
son for this state of things, which is easily
fourd in the following clauses; First, in
case of death or disaster TO parents, friends
and relatives are always more ready TO
take the girls than the boys.
Girls are more easily controlled, more
helpful in the house, and it is n common
experience that when a family is left desti-
tute the neighbors will offer homes to the
girls, while the boys are left to shift for
themselves. Secondly, even in poor fami-
lies more safeguards are thrown about
girls.
A mother who Will let her small boy 10
or IL years spend his entire time out of
school and up to 0p. m loafing about tho
streets will keep the girl of the same age
carefully at home, helping about the house
under her own supervision, so that while
the boy becomes vagrant and she soon
loses control of him. the girl grows up
hard working and respectable and need
ing no outside care ,shicago Tribune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
The Day Of Little Women.

II has at last come. The day Of little wo-
men All the fashions tend TO make women
look taller, all the Pompadour styles are be
ing revived, and the coquettishness of that
era adapts itself only to the small women
Beautiful giantesses are not the vogue, and
the time of the tiny creation has come at last.
OF course she triumphs--a little woman could
not resist that; of course, gawky, horsey and
all the other abominable adjectiv"s that can
he applied TO big women, are in her posses
sion. and she delights in using them.
She goes in for being immensely innocent,
and would seem to have followed the advice
given in French journal of which this only
is remembered: Look confident and indif-
ferent; express yourself simply, and with a
voice as sweet as possible; be keenly alive to
everything that passes, vet appear absent
minded: know as much as possible, yet please
by asking questions. Having read everything,
quote nothing; seen everything, appear ignor-
ant; heard all, always express surprise; de
string everything, ask for nothing. Be light
hearted: preserve your beauty; be indulsent,
to attract sympathy Do not force wit; al
ways listen attentively; be charitable for
your own satisfaction. See things at a
grprr,v, JuuEv quickly, ana rulnK more
quickly still, in order to keep a cool head
sBab- in New York Star.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26
Lost Opportunities.

There is no possible might have been" Of
human life's history 81 sad as the opportunity
lost forever. of being kind to one who is dead
There is no passionate sorrow that can match
the sorrow of heart which recognizes, toe
late. that il might have been more loving to
one whom God has taken. There is no tear
among the many which mortal eyes must
ever shed which can blister and corrode like
the tears dropped when remembering harsh
words spoken, or tender caresses withheld.
1t is so small thing to say loving word i'll
stead of cross one, or to give kiss in place
of a frown: and Yet now strangely reticent
We all are in such matters.
"Oh, she knows love her: | can't lie both
ering to say so all the time" says the bus
band, and meantime the hungry heart of his
wife Graves the word that is never spoken un-
til its echo comes like ghost to haunt the
memory when death has forever removed
loves opportunity Amber in Chicago
journal.